A 0.2-kilogram softball is thrown toward a catcher's mitt. The ball is accelerating at a rate of 8 meters per second squared. With what force will the ball hit the catcher's mitt?
To determine the force with which the ball hits the catcher's mitt, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a).
F = m * a
Given that the mass (m) of the softball is 0.2 kilograms and the acceleration (a) is 8 meters per second squared, we can substitute these values into the formula to find the force (F).
F = 0.2 kg * 8 m/s²
F = 1.6 kg m/s²
Therefore, the ball will hit the catcher's mitt with a force of 1.6 Newtons.